Pulaski County Bridge Report Card
Pulaski County scores 65 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Pulaski County, Missouri
Pulaski County has 104 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 10 rated poor and 6 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 9.6% is above the 8.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 14,315 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Pulaski County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 65/100 (D). The county has 104 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 10 in poor condition and 6 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 14,315 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 9.6% | 19.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.4% of measured traffic | 2.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 5.8% | 11.5 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 51 years vs 48 nationally | 1.2 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 415,047 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 9.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 8.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 5.8% |
| Average Bridge Age | 51 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 14,315 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Pulaski County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route Ua over Trib To Roubidoux Crk | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5 | 1960 |
| RT H S over Roubidoux CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,296 | 1955 |
| RT T S over Gasconade Rvr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,448 | 1973 |
| Mo 7 S over Is 44 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,201 | 1977 |
| Cave RD over Bnsf Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 150 | 1902 |
| Tear Drop RD over Big Piney Rvr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1923 |
| Rosebud RD over Br Gasconade Rvr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1940 |
| River Side RD over Br Of Gasconade Rv | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1900 |
| Beaumont RD over Br Of Lit Traven C | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1994 |
| Glenda ST over Mitchel CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5 | 1960 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.